Iain’s meteoric rise from a YouTube enthusiast to a millionaire actor by the age of 13 has firmly established him as the richest child actor in Hollywood. W
Iain Armitage named world’s richest child actor with $6 million net worth. Iain Armitage, best known for his role as the title character in Young Sheldon, has been named the richest child actor in the world, boasting an impressive net worth of $6 million. At just 16 years old, Armitage’s wealth far exceeds that of many of his peers, including notable child stars like Aubrey Anderson-Emmons from Modern Family and Canadian actor Jacob Tremblay, who are each valued at around $2 million.
Armitage’s journey to fame began early. At the age of six, he launched his own YouTube series, Iain Loves Theatre, where he reviewed musical theatre performances. His natural talent caught the eye of talent agents, setting him on a path to Hollywood success. He made his public debut in 2014 on The Perez Hilton Show, which helped raise his profile.
Iain’s acting career took off in 2017 with a series of high-profile roles, including appearances in The Glass Castle, Our Souls At Night, and I’m Not Here, as well as TV shows like Law & Order: Special Victims Unit and Big Little Lies. However, it was his breakout role in Young Sheldon, a spinoff of The Big Bang Theory, that truly launched him to stardom. At just nine years old, Iain became one of the youngest actors to headline a primetime TV show.
Young Sheldon quickly gained popularity, with Armitage’s portrayal of the young Sheldon Cooper earning widespread praise for its depth and authenticity. His salary on the show began at $30,000 per episode, totaling $660,000 for the first season. By the fifth season, his earnings soared to $1.1 million per season.
In addition to his work on Young Sheldon, Iain has also voiced characters in films such as Scoob! and Paw Patrol: The Movie. Despite the show concluding after its seventh season, Iain’s career remains strong, and his fanbase continues to grow.
Iain’s meteoric rise from a YouTube enthusiast to a millionaire actor by the age of 13 has firmly established him as the richest child actor in Hollywood. With his career continuing to thrive and new projects on the horizon, his future in the entertainment industry looks incredibly bright.
